Algorithmic Candle Finder {Darkoexe}Algorithmic Candle Finder Indicator
Algorithmic candles are candles whose size and direction are significantly influenced by institutions or large players using market algorithms. These entities can move large amounts of capital in or out of the market, creating price moves that are often difficult for retail traders to predict or react to.
This can make short-term retail trading risky and inconsistent, especially when unaware of such institutional activity. The goal of this indicator is to help identify such candles, allowing traders to avoid trading during times of potential algorithmic influence.
Detection Criteria:
A candle is marked as algorithmic if either of the following conditions are met:
Size-Based Detection: If the current candle’s size exceeds the Average True Range (ATR) of the previous candle multiplied by the ATR factor input.
Volume-Based Detection: If the current candle’s volume exceeds the average volume of recent candles (e.g., last N candles) multiplied by the volume factor input.
When a candle is deemed algorithmic, a label saying "Algo!!!!!" will appear on the chart above the candle where the condition occurred.
Usage:
Use this indicator to study which times of day algorithmic candles frequently appear. This can help you adjust your strategy to avoid trading during these unpredictable moments.
Analogy:
Think of the market like the game Agar.io: small players (retail traders) collect small pellets to grow, while larger players (institutions) devour smaller ones. The small players must avoid the big ones to survive. Likewise, in trading, retail traders should aim to avoid high-impact algorithmic activity that could “consume” their trades.
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COT-Index-NocTradingCOT Index Indicator
The COT Index Indicator is a powerful tool designed to visualize the Commitment of Traders (COT) data and offer insights into market sentiment. The COT Index is a measurement of the relative positioning of commercial traders versus non-commercial and retail traders in the futures market. It is widely used to identify potential market reversals by observing the extremes in trader positioning.
Customizable Timeframe: The indicator allows you to choose a custom time interval (in months) to visualize the COT data, making it flexible to fit different trading styles and strategies.
How to Use:
Visualize Market Sentiment: A COT Index near extremes (close to 0 or 100) can indicate potential turning points in the market, as it reflects extreme positioning of different market participant groups.
Adjust the Time Interval: The ability to adjust the time interval (in months) gives traders the flexibility to analyze the market over different periods, which can be useful in detecting longer-term trends or short-term shifts in sentiment.
Combine with Other Indicators: To enhance your analysis, combine the COT Index with your technical analysis.
This tool can serve as an invaluable addition to your trading strategy, providing a deeper understanding of the market dynamics and the positioning of major market participants.
